H. Flick - after the "Real" incident: "We must respect the referees"

2025-04-26 13:12 © scanpix

Hansi Flick is calmly assessing the entire situation regarding the referees ahead of the King's Cup ("Copa del Rey") final, unlike the "Real" club, which is trying in every way to psychologically pressure the referees.

When asked about this situation, the German said: "I don't know what to say about the referees who cried. For me personally, it's just sports. It's a game, football, nothing more."

"Our responsibility is to defend the players and referees. We must respect them. I think that’s what we have to do.”

Before the final, an extraordinary press conference was held where the future final referees interacted with journalists. They cried during the press conference due to the pressure they experienced from the royal club.